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If I had a USB bluetooth adapter on my desktop... I would presumably be able to see my iPhone 3G. Is there anything at all that you can do with your iPhone when you see it through a bluetooth adapter on your computer (i.e. syncing via iTunes, transferring files, etc.) ... or has apple blocked the capability to do anything of this sort ?

rogelio wrote:

or has apple blocked the capability to do anything of this sort ?

Sadly, yes. Bluetooth can be used for headphones/headsets, and that's it.

isn't Bluetooth 2.0+EDR only about 2mbit? Not exactly speeds I'd like for syncing anyway. Especially if I'm putting music or video on it.

edit, i have no idea

Bluetooth on the iPhone is merely for pairing up with BT headsets. Other functions are blocked. Including swapping data with other BT compatible devices.

derFunkenstein wrote:

isn't Bluetooth 2.0+EDR only about 2mbit? Not exactly speeds I'd like for syncing anyway. Especially if I'm putting music or video on it.

2.0+EDR is just the speeds that the connection is capable of. The phone needs to support the various Bluetooth profiles in order get the additional features, like exchanging files/contacts. Looks like the iPhone 3G only has support from A2DP, HFP (for use in cars), and HSP profiles. Really useful ones like OPP (OBEX, for transferring files) and DUN (for tethering) are either locked or non-existent.

Flying Fox wrote:

derFunkenstein wrote:

isn't Bluetooth 2.0+EDR only about 2mbit? Not exactly speeds I'd like for syncing anyway. Especially if I'm putting music or video on it.

2.0+EDR is just the speeds that the connection is capable of. The phone needs to support the various Bluetooth profiles in order get the additional features, like exchanging files/contacts. Looks like the iPhone 3G only has support from A2DP, HFP (for use in cars), and HSP profiles. Really useful ones like OPP (OBEX, for transferring files) and DUN (for tethering) are either locked or non-existent.

I'm pretty sure A2DP is not supported by the iPhones.

FunkeeC wrote:

Flying Fox wrote:

derFunkenstein wrote:

isn't Bluetooth 2.0+EDR only about 2mbit? Not exactly speeds I'd like for syncing anyway. Especially if I'm putting music or video on it.

2.0+EDR is just the speeds that the connection is capable of. The phone needs to support the various Bluetooth profiles in order get the additional features, like exchanging files/contacts. Looks like the iPhone 3G only has support from A2DP, HFP (for use in cars), and HSP profiles. Really useful ones like OPP (OBEX, for transferring files) and DUN (for tethering) are either locked or non-existent.

I'm pretty sure A2DP is not supported by the iPhones.

You are right! If you play with Bluetooth a lot then the iPhone is not for you.